Jordan Nolan
Encyclopedia
Jordan Nolan is a Canadian
professional ice hockey
player who is currently playing for the Manchester Monarchs
in the American Hockey League
(AHL). He was selected by the Los Angeles Kings
in the 7th round (186th overall) of the 2009 NHL Entry Draft
.
Prior to turning professional, Nolan played major junior hockey in the Ontario Hockey League
On October 5, 2010, Nolan was signed by the Los Angeles Kings to a three-year, entry-level contract.
, and his brother, Brandon Nolan
, have played in the National Hockey League
.
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
professional ice hockey
Ice hockey
Ice hockey, often referred to as hockey, is a team sport played on ice, in which skaters use wooden or composite sticks to shoot a hard rubber puck into their opponent's net. The game is played between two teams of six players each. Five members of each team skate up and down the ice trying to take...
player who is currently playing for the Manchester Monarchs
Manchester Monarchs
The Manchester Monarchs are a professional ice hockey team in the American Hockey League . They play in Manchester, New Hampshire at the Verizon Wireless Arena. They have been the AHL affiliate of the Los Angeles Kings since 2001.-History:...
in the American Hockey League
American Hockey League
The American Hockey League is a 30-team professional ice hockey league based in the United States and Canada that serves as the primary developmental circuit for the National Hockey League...
(AHL). He was selected by the Los Angeles Kings
Los Angeles Kings
The Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles, California. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League...
in the 7th round (186th overall) of the 2009 NHL Entry Draft
2009 NHL Entry Draft
The 2009 NHL Entry Draft was the 47th Entry Draft. It was held on June 26–27, 2009 at the Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec. The Draft was part of the Montreal Canadiens centennial celebrations. National Hockey League teams took turns selecting amateur ice hockey players from junior, collegiate, or...
.
Prior to turning professional, Nolan played major junior hockey in the Ontario Hockey League
Ontario Hockey League
The Ontario Hockey League is one of the three Major Junior ice hockey leagues which constitute the Canadian Hockey League. The league is for players aged 15-20.The OHL also operates under the Ontario Hockey Federation of Hockey Canada....
On October 5, 2010, Nolan was signed by the Los Angeles Kings to a three-year, entry-level contract.
Personal
Both Jordan's father, Ted NolanTed Nolan
Theodore John Nolan is currently the Head Coach of Latvia men's national ice hockey team...
, and his brother, Brandon Nolan
Brandon Nolan
Brandon Nolan is a retired ice hockey centre, who last played for the Carolina Hurricanes of the National Hockey League. He is the son of former NHL player and NHL coach Ted Nolan.-Playing career:...
, have played in the National Hockey League
National Hockey League
The National Hockey League is an unincorporated not-for-profit association which operates a major professional ice hockey league of 30 franchised member clubs, of which 7 are currently located in Canada and 23 in the United States...
.